Date: Wednesday 19 November 2025, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Green Father Christmas
Wednesday 19 November 2025 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now

Father Christmas returns to York Castle Museum every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 15 November until Christmas Eve, with an array of performances throughout the day.

A figure the Victorians will have known well, Father Christmas will be dressed in his traditional long green cloak greeting visitors on Kirkgate, bringing fun and jollity to all. Come along with friends and family to talk to him about food and feasting, games, dancing and songs, as well as his many different guises, companions and transport across the world!

*Times will be advertised at the admissions desk on the day.

Please note, this is not a meet and greet Santa experience.

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Date: Wednesday 19 November 2025, 10:30 am-11:30 am
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Community Birdwatch

19 November 2025 | 10.30am-11:30am | Included in general admission 

Join us for a community bird watch in the gardens and look out for the diverse range of birds in the garden.

Meet at the Birdwatching Station behind the rock garden.

Suitable for all ages, no pre booking required.

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